Seminar Series: Decision Making for Better Outcomes

We make thousands of decisions every day, from trivial matters to high-impact concerns like which career paths, investments, or relationships to pursue. In this Meetup Live Seminar Series, we’re diving into the art of critical thinking to make smart calls in business and in life.

Join Barkley Saltzman, Director of Business Development and Engagement at Applied Curiosity Lab (ACL), to uncover the secrets behind making better decisions. Drawing from his rich background in decision intelligence and conflict resolution, Barkley will guide you through a versatile critical thinking framework, useful in all walks of life. Learn what information to consider and what to ignore with some handy rules of thumb.

This seminar is not simply about making decisions; it’s about developing a reliable process to make the best decisions in a timely manner with the right information. Whether you’re a professional seeking to enhance your decision-making skills or an individual eager to make better choices in life, make the right call by registering today!

Course Modules:
1. Commit to Good Thinking

• Understand the differences between critical thinking, strategic
  thinking, and creative thinking to improve the quality of your
  judgment

2. Improve how you think by prioritizing accuracy

• Learn an evidence-based mental model to know exactly when
  to trust your gut and when not to

3. Discover the power and pitfalls of intuition

• Crisply clarify the opportunity or problem of your decision
• Ensure your choices support your goals and values
• Identify the priorities to avoid overthinking (and underthinking)

Agenda:

• Presentation (1 hour)
• Q&A session (30 minutes)

*Space is limited, so reserve your seat. The Zoom link will be added to the event page the day of the event. It’ll only be visible to registered attendees. *

**Tickets for Meetup Live seminars are non-refundable. A recording will be emailed to all registered attendees after the event.

About Barkley Saltzman:
Barkley Saltzman helps individuals and corporations master the art and
science of decision making, using actionable frameworks.

Barkley holds an undergraduate degree in behavioral science from University of Oregon and a master's degree in international conflict resolution from Tel Aviv University and is certified in international mediation. As the Director of Business Development and Engagement at Applied Curiosity Lab (ACL), Barkley helps clients leverage critical thinking and applied curiosity, drawing
on his background in decision intelligence.

In addition to his work at ACL, Barkley has helped businesses adapt in
uncertain times, uncovered avenues for assistance in conflict zones, and created connections between leaders when resolution seemed unlikely.

Barkley believes that the most impactful drivers of wise decisions are
learned skills. In between delivering ACL training and workshops, he can be found on Portland, Oregon’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats, and exploring the city’s parks with his wonderful wife, Rachel and mischievous dog, Lily.

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